Kreuzbach Suspension Bridge – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

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Kreuzbach Suspension Bridge – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

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Kreuzbach Suspension Bridge – Rheinstein Castle loop from Trechtingshausen

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14.5km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Morgenbachtal

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Morgenbachtal Gorge and Waterfalls

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The Morgenbachtal is closed since 2016 (!) Because of the breaking off path. However, it is quite manageable ..... 😉

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4.69 km

Steckeschlääferklamm — Tree Spirits (Baumgeister) Trail

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You are never alone along the Hasselbach. Out of numerous trees, a curious forest ghost observes. There are over 60, including witches, goblins, elves and trolls, the creek leads past almost all of them. Who can find them all?

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7.36 km

Kreuzbach Suspension Bridge

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The bridge is part of the RheinBurgenWeg from Trechtingshausen to Bingen. It is well maintained and spans a valley of approx. 20 meters deep. The length of the bridge is about 50 meters. A small highlight on the hiking trail.

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8.36 km

View of Bingen, the Rhine, and Mäuseturm

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Very nice viewpoint with relaxation bench

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8.84 km

View of Bingen, the Rhine, and the Nahe Estuary from Damianskopf

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Great vantage point on the Binger Loch in the Rhine.

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9.51 km

Viewpoint

11.3 km

View of Rheinstein Castle and the Rhine from the Kleine Bastei

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About 100 meters in front of the castle Rheinstein is the viewpoint Kleiner Turm. Great view of the castle, the Rhine and Bingen.

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11.6 km

Rheinstein Castle

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The picturesque location of the castle Rheinstein enchanted in 1823 the Prince Frederick of Prussia, who also bought the castle promptly. At that time, the castle was little more than …

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13.0 km

View of Reichenstein Castle

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First documented mention in 1213.
Besieged and destroyed in 1282. Due to a ban on reconstruction, a new castle with a double ring wall and residential tower was not built …

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14.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

4.54 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

5.00 km

1.83 km

273 m

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

67 %

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Comments

May 1, 2024,Rhein-Burgen-Weg Rundtour Baumgeistertour

For everyone who wants to do this beautiful tour. Don't do it on a holiday or on the weekend when the weather is great 😂 it's packed 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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December 23, 2023,In das zauberhafte Morgenbachtal

There is a lot of variety on this tour in the Bingen Forest.
Beautiful rest areas, natural paths, secluded valleys, defiant castles and magnificent views of the Rhine, castles and rocks. A special highlight at the end is the Steckeschlääfer Gorge with the tree spirits.
I've had the Morgenbachtal on my bucket list for a long time. Beautiful!

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June 17, 2023,Baumgeister Tour

Today we used the very nice round to spend some time with Isy again. In the shelter of the trees, the heat was bearable. Unfortunately, the "Swiss House" was closed and you were only allowed to enter the castle restaurant if you were willing to pay the €8 for the castle tour. Since I had visited the castle several times …

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August 22, 2025,RW Morgenbachtal - Burg Reichenstein - Kreuzbach Hängebrücke & Blick auf Assmannshausen

A very nice loop through the forest, yet still offering many beautiful views of the Rhine, Assmannshausen, and the direction of Bingen. Rheinstein Castle and the suspension bridge are a highlight!

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July 13, 2025,Morgenbachtal und Steckeschlääferklamm (10-15)

Check out Morgenbachtal and Steckeschlääferklamm (10-15) on Relive! relive.com/view/vPv4Z9Veg36

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August 31, 2021,Rundweg Morgenbachtal

At short notice, switched from the planned cycling holiday Rhine - Neckar - Titisee - Rhine to hiking on the Rhine (Bingen - Koblenz). When you arrive, made a nice round trip 😀

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May 25, 2026,Baumgeistertour und Burg Rheinstein

Last time I didn't have time to visit the castle on the Baumgeistertour. Actually, a different route was planned for today, but in the end, it turned out to be the Baumgeistertour again.
The first few kilometers were quite pleasant to walk. It was nicely shaded and went slightly downhill. In between, there were always beautiful views of the Rhine …

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October 29, 2022,Baumgeister 😱🧙Burgentour Bingen

A witch's cauldron 🧙full of a mix of different paths through the forest near Bingen: Baumgeistertour, Rhein Burgentour, Hildegard von Bingen Tour, Soonwaldsteig...
A wonderful tree spirit round for our entire family 👻👻👻👻👻

🥾🥾. All paths lead through the beautiful deciduous forest with beautiful views.🍁🍂

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